Healthy Recipes Healthy Mealtime Recipes Healthy Snack Recipes Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls 4.6 (11) 8 Reviews These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness. By cookbook 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot, the co-host of the Food Heaven Podcast and the co-founder of Food Heaven, an online platform that provides resources on cooking, intuitive eating and body respect. She has a food and nutrition column in Self magazine and is a recipe developer for a number of national food brands." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> Wendy Lopez Wendy Lopez As a registered dietitian nutritionist, Wendy Lopez is passionate about accessible and inclusive nutrition education. She is the co-author of the cookbook 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot, the co-host of the Food Heaven Podcast and the co-founder of Food Heaven, an online platform that provides resources on cooking, intuitive eating and body respect. She has a food and nutrition column in Self magazine and is a recipe developer for a number of national food brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 18, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Appropriate Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¾ cup raw whole almonds ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries ¼ cup pitted dates ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (see Tip) 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Directions Add almonds, cranberries and dates to a large food processor; process on High until the ingredients are broken into smaller pieces, 10 to 15 seconds. Add oats, tahini, lemon juice and maple syrup. Continue processing until a thick paste forms, 40 to 60 seconds. With your hands, roll the mixture into 25 balls, about 1 tablespoon per ball. Ali Redmond To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Tip People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, Novebmer 2022 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 170 Calories 8g Fat 22g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size about 3 balls Calories 170 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 12g Added Sugars 8g 16% Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Vitamin A 7IU 0% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 4mcg 1% Vitamin K 1mcg 1% Sodium 2mg 0% Calcium 45mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 12mg 3% Potassium 92mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved